Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1492 - 807: Two Hong, One Huang, Two Xuan

Name: Zhao Xi (Zhao Sheng)

Life Span: 2476/1467690

Realm: Integration First Level

[Constitution] Thunder Spirit Root (Heavenly), Blood and Flesh Rebirth (Heavenly)

[Talent] Space-Time Teleportation (Desert Level)

[Skill] Cosmic Immortal Heaven Projection Track Instrument (Desert Level)

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"The eighth life concludes, computation in progress..."

Within the profound depths of Chaos, a radiant Jade Book materializes, its leaves flipping open as it unleashes a spectrum of dazzling glows.

Silhouettes emerge from between the leaves, and with every stride they take, innumerable visions unfold, unveiling the trials and triumphs of this existence.

Starting from the initial confusion of rebirth, leading to the divine spirit's metamorphosis once the tribulation clouds were shattered...

Beginning with the wonder of entering the Spirit Realm for the first time, up to the pulse-pounding escapades beyond Desolate Wall Settlement...

Encompassing the flood of feelings from reuniting with Zhao Xuanjing, down to the steady resolve in forging a Grotto Heaven...

In the end, during that fatal clash of mutual ruin, his demise came so abruptly, without even a parting utterance.

With over a million years of lifespan still ahead, and the Dao's journey stretching infinitely, he had planned to surge forward boldly.

Still, no one can predict whether dawn or disaster will strike first!

Having cycled through eight reincarnations, Zhao Sheng had never sensed his passing as so unjust, so choked with bitterness and frustration.

Despite severing ties with all sentiments and recollections, Zhao Sheng still experienced the pang of remorse and fury from the instant of death in that prior incarnation.

After an indeterminate stretch of time, a grand and resonant voice abruptly echoed across the Chaos:

"Computation finished, ultimate assessment of the eighth life: Epic."

"Assessment prize: One Hong Level prize (eligible for random selection, targeted legacy, boons that may be divided)"

With a series of crisp bell tones, the voice echoed once more: "Crossing through endless ages to forge an epic tale, dwelling unaware in eternal life within Grotto Heaven. A mere gesture in Returning to Void topples Xing Dou, calling forth thunder from countless valleys during Harmonization... Felicitations to the Book Master for attaining these feats in the subsequent life:

One, Ascension to the Spirit Realm (Heavenly Level)

Two, Breakthrough to Returning to Void Realm (Heavenly Level)

Three, Slay Returning to Void (11/9, Heavenly Level)

Four, Create Grotto Heaven, Promote to Integration (Desert Level)

Five, Refining True Immortal Demon Thought, Accept Demoted Immortal as disciple (Desert Level)

Six, Suppress Quasi-Tao Artifact Life and Death Broken Pen (Hong Level)

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"Feat prizes: Hong Level (one), Desert Level (two), Heavenly Level (three)"

No sooner had the declaration concluded than the voice continued: "...preserved one Desert Level, two Profound Level, and three reward items from the last life. Do you wish to integrate them into the eighth life's reward tally?"

Zhao Sheng’s eyes fixed on the sixth life feat, a flicker of astonishment crossing his features.

Quasi-Tao Artifact!

That fractured pen was actually... a Quasi-Tao Artifact?!

Doubting his eyes, Zhao Sheng quickly double-checked, and yes, the text stood exactly as written.

Little did anyone imagine... such a defying-the-heavens treasure had been claimed through a single prompted escapade.

The sheer might of a Quasi-Tao Artifact defies comprehension!

A treasure of such immense spiritual weight likely eludes even Immortals, much less falls into one's grasp.

Not even entities at the Golden Immortal tier can claim ownership of a Quasi-Tao Artifact.

Solely the mightiest among Daluo Golden Immortals occasionally succeed in forging one.

Typically, only supreme entities at the Taoist Ancestor level craft Quasi-Tao Artifacts.

In turn, every Taoist Ancestor wields a Quasi-Tao Artifact as their hallmark!

On rare occasions, through sheer fortune, a Quasi-Tao Artifact might evolve into a Tao Artifact, its potency nearing that of an Innate Dao Artifact.

That said, Heavenly Spirit Treasures and every Immortal Artifact are forever barred from ascending to Quasi-Tao Artifact status.

Right now, Zhao Sheng struggles to fathom the unparalleled scarcity and value of a Quasi-Tao Artifact; only long after his rise to the Immortal Realm will he comprehend the magnitude of his past luck.

Naturally, armed with the Hundred Generations Book, he holds the right to dismiss even a trivial Quasi-Tao Artifact... what a jest!

Following a prolonged pause, the grand resonant voice filled the Chaos anew: "...preserved one Desert Level, two Profound Level, and three reward items from the last life. Do you wish to integrate them into the eighth life's reward tally?"

Zhao Sheng snapped back to focus, drawing in a steadying breath before affirming: "Yes!"

Scarce had he spoken when the response came: "Integration finalized, the eighth life yields: one Hong, three Desert, three Heavenly, two Profound, totaling nine reward items."

A twinge of unease stirred within him, as if something felt off.

Throughout this incarnation, he had accomplished a staggering array of feats, evidently meriting far greater recognition.

Nevertheless, the count of eighth-life feats matched that of the seventh.

The Hundred Generations Book’s criteria for evaluating life feats had grown markedly more rigorous.

Furthermore, the feat titled "Slaying Lord Wanxing" was nowhere to be seen.

What implication does this hold? It signifies that Old Ghost Wan Xing lives on!

"Fine... Excellent! If he escaped death this time, the pursuit endures into the next! Without settling this vendetta, this old one shall find no peace!" Zhao Sheng let out a frosty chuckle, muttering with a blank stare.

"Expend three Heavenly Level rewards to fuse into one Desert Level reward! Expend three Desert Level rewards to fuse into one Hong Level reward"

"...Fusion achieved, current rewards comprise: two Hong, one Desert, two Profound, summing to five reward items!"

"Options include selecting legacies from past lives or random draws from Constitution, Talent, Skills... or bestowing any item upon a descendant of your choice, kindly decide?"

Zhao Sheng mulled over it extensively, then declared gravely: "Expend one Desert Level authority to select inheritance of Cosmic Immortal Heaven Projection Skill."

"Inheritance secured!"

"Elect to expend one Hong Level authority for upgrading Cosmic Immortal Heaven skill...!"

"Skill enhancing... Congratulations on obtaining Hong Level Skill: Infinite Universe Gate!"

[Infinite Universe Gate] Every offspring of Yu Kong bears the inherent Great Divine Power, allowing passage through All Heavens and Universes wherever Immortal Heaven Dao soil extends.

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"Split the two Profound Level authorities into six Yellow Level authorities, then proceed to draw Constitution!"

"Random draw underway... Congratulations on obtaining Eight Bull Two Tiger Body... Nine Yin Constitution... Gold, Wood, Water, Fire Four Spirit Roots... Longevity Constitution... Steel Tendon Iron Bone Body... Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth Five Spirit Roots!"

Upon spotting the final constitution, delight surged through Zhao Sheng, precisely as anticipated, the Five Spirit Roots had at last emerged.

His selection of Five Spirit Roots as a starting point stemmed not from a desire for difficulty, but from a deliberate, well-weighed choice.

For novice cultivators, Five Spirit Roots represent the poorest aptitude for cultivation.

However, as realms ascend higher, the influence of aptitude on progress wanes steadily.

Once surpassing into Returning to Void, Five Spirit Roots not only cease to hinder advancement but offer advantages for paths ahead on the Dao.

Zhao Sheng had once forged the Five Thunders Cave Heaven himself, fully aware of the distinctions between Single Spirit Root and Five Spirit Roots.

Unlike the Single Spirit Root's bias toward singular attributes, Five Spirit Root practitioners pursue the Five Elements Dao, naturally forming cycles of Law with ease; crafting a Cave Heaven proves simpler for them than for Single Spirit Root peers.

Additionally, upon reaching Integration, those with Five Spirit Roots enjoy broader options, their prospective Dao paths shining with endless potential.

For Zhao Sheng, the caliber of aptitude bears scant impact; he prizes the Five Spirit Roots' "cumulative edge" far more.

Apart from that...

"Expend a Hong Level authority to invoke the designated transfer, select to carry Life and Death Broken Pen into the next life!"

"Transfer designated successfully!"

"Initiate the upcoming reincarnation!"

"Reincarnation commencing... Reincarnation achieved!"